Are we a nation of hoarders or can we simply not bear to throw out the things we love? You would imagine the former if the number of TV shows, books and internet sites devoted to hoarding and clutter is a reliable bench mark. However, our recent competition to find our favourite toy collection has given us hope that Britain’s cupboards are not just filled with assorted ephemera that “might come in handy one dayâ€: on the contrary, we are happy to reveal that some homes have rooms, garages and boxes filled with lovingly and passionately gathered collections of contemporary and traditional toys. Continue reading
